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The Mountain – Objects

I was buzzing when Rebecca Dow reached out to tell me about her new project.  Static Sounds Club readers will know her through Virgins, a band I have written about with real affection over the years. The Mountain begins a new chapter for Dow, joining her with Northern Irish producer and musician Darren Speers. DowContinue reading “The Mountain – Objects”

Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere

I‘ve just come back from having a very strong word with myself. After looking back through the Static Sounds Club archives, it turns out I’ve never written about Sunstinger before. Let’s rectify that immediately. Sunstinger are a Scottish five piece who have already released two amazing EP’s in Beyond the Frame and Worthless, not toContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere”

Foglights – Nous Deux EP

The EP “Nous Deux” by Foglights features Eva Cord and Archie Ingram, blending heartfelt indie pop and psychedelic tones across four songs, showcasing their distinct musical styles and emotional depth.

Feeble Little Horse – Bitknot

Feeble Little Horse’s album “Bitknot” showcases their evolution, blending shoegaze, indie pop, and electronic textures. The trio’s maturity in songwriting reveals deeper themes of connection and identity while maintaining playful unpredictability.

Kinoue64 – 大人になる

Japan has an uncanny knacked of producing bands that not only nail the shoegaze sound but also evolve it too. kinoue64 is exactly that kind of band. This is my first time writing about the Hiroshima based project, so 大人になる, which translates as Becoming an Adult, becomes my doorway into a catalogue already full ofContinue reading “Kinoue64 – 大人になる”

Oubliette – all songs

As a huge fan of Whirr, Nothing and the whole Philly shoegaze scene I was buzzed when I seen Nick Bassett and Brandon Setta named as the members of Oubliette on my socials feed. This side project gathers the project’s existing material into one place, with the earlier Big Spin EP material followed by theContinue reading “Oubliette – all songs”

Primitive Ring – Primitive Ring

Primitive Ring’s self-titled debut showcases a dynamic blend of heavy psych, garage rock, and energetic riffs. The album reflects a seasoned trio’s chemistry, balancing loud performances with emotional depth.

Sun Shines Cold – Light Fades Into Ruins

Sun Shines Cold’s double album “Light Fades Into Ruins” explores personal themes through a blend of shoegaze, post-rock, and more, showcasing the duo’s musical evolution and emotional depth over thirteen tracks.